Information About the Area from our Experts

Traffic & Commuting

The university is right off of Exit 235A of Interstate 35, and is a short drive away from Texas Route 1. These are the two major routes through Austin, as the downtown area is squeezed between the two roads. It should be mentioned that downtown is footsteps south of the university’s campus; the campus is located in a very walkable part of the city. The easiest commute is one where you can walk to and from your apartment, but with the major roads’ close proximity to the university, it’s very likely that your drive won’t be very long if you live outside the city.

Economy and Jobs

Austin is a rising city, especially in the coveted age demographic of 18-to-24 year olds. It’s among the top U.S. cities in this category, with larger cities like Boston and San Francisco. A lot of this can be attributed to the students in the area, but it also shows that graduates are staying in Austin after college. Jobs are being created in the city in fields like finance and business, as well as cultural areas like music and art. The latter is also what keeps students around; Austin has one of the best art and music scenes in the South, as exemplified with its world-famous SXSW Festival.